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In Reply to: RE: Modern (bit) lossless digital volume control posted by Leo loves music on April 13, 2025 at 12:07:50

...to talk to the recording studios that do their recording, mixing and processing in the digital domain. They've ruined your recording before you've even turned your stereo on!

For me, I've never had a problem with digital volume control. But, I'm probably a cloth-eared neanderthal who shouldn't be enjoying music in the manner I do. ;-)

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Same hearing here - MaggiesAndCats 08:49:50 04/15/25 (3)
When I first got a streamer I switched back and forth between CD and streamer using the same music on CD and streaming, using the same external DAC through a preamp. I used the output level control on the streamer and couldn't hear any difference.

I'm still enjoying my 50-year-old party speakers (JBL L100's) at the snow bird house. Cloth-eared Neanderthals rule!

Regards,

Steve
- RE: Same hearing here - Leo loves music 16:55:13 04/15/25 (2)
  I usually live with an equipment for sometime. For example I lived with my class D amp for about a month or so. Then I switched back to my class A amp. I can immediately tell what was missing.
  I usually do not switch back and forth. In that way I will get tired very soon.
  
  Edits: 04/15/25
  - RE: Same hearing here - MaggiesAndCats 11:25:11 04/16/25 (0)
    I try to use a similar approach. My aural memory is short enough that I switched back and forth between streaming and CD after a couple of songs to get an immediate sense of any differences. Then I spent weeks with each one to get a longer term feel. Eventually I boxed up the player and got rid of my CDs. There was more to the decision to go streaming than sound quality.
    
    We all have our methods and preferences. I'm not a purist audiophile, I just like listening to music.
    
    Regards,
    
    Steve
  - Others refer that as... - E-Stat 19:02:33 04/15/25 (0)
    long term listening. That's my approach, too.
    
    Instantaneous Cowboy switching just doesn't tell the whole story to these ears. :)

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